Leg 6: chasing the yellow jersey

Another bus, another round of the Cambodian hit-parade. This time we were venturing to Kratie, a small town on the Mekong River.

Leg 6: Phnom Penh-Kratie (in green).

Having already seen the main attraction in Kratie on a previous visit, EL and I decided rather to sight-see the area on two wheels. We dragged bicycles onto a boat and crossed the Mekong river to Koh Trong (Trong Island) for a leisurely ride. It was hardly the Tour de France, but after eight gruelling kilometres, we were in desperate need of a stiff drink of water.

Above: Loading the ferry for the Koh Trong leg of Tour de Cambodge.

Kratie is a beautiful area, and I recommend the Mekong Discovery Trail itineraries for anyone in the Kratie area. I am looking forward to my payment for that free advertisement. Be that as it may, Cambodia is as flat as a pancake, so there is no reason to let the one-geared pushbike frighten you! The next tour stage will take place close to the Laos border.

Next Stop: Stung Treng